Form your LLC in California.
The right choice if your business is physically based in California — a registered agent included, handled remotely wherever you are.
Plus a separate $800/year minimum franchise tax, owed to the Franchise Tax Board regardless of income.
Why Founders Choose California.
How It Works.
Everything you need to launch, in one place.
Articles of Organization filed with the California Secretary of State, a real California registered agent, an EIN application (even without an SSN or ITIN), and compliance tracking so your Statement of Information is never missed — see our full pricing for exact package details.
California vs. Delaware/Wyoming
Real, live fees — not estimates.
| State | Filing Fee | Annual Fee | Filing Time | State Income Tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CaliforniaThis page | $70 | $200/yr | 21 business days | Yes |
| Delaware | $90 | $300/yr | 5 business days | No (on out-of-state income) |
| Wyoming | $100 | $60/yr | 3 business days | None |
Perfect If You're a...
Building a business from Vietnam, India, Latin America, Southeast Asia, or anywhere else outside the US.
Selling on Amazon, Shopify, or another US marketplace and need a real US entity behind your store.
Invoicing US clients and want to look — and be — as credible as a local vendor.
Launching a product for US customers, opening a US bank account, and connecting payment processing.
What our founders say.
LLC + EIN in under a week
Got my Wyoming LLC and EIN in under a week. The whole process was handled for me — I just signed where they told me to. Best $449 I've spent on my business.
Stripe up and running in days
I needed a U.S. LLC fast for Amazon. FastLLC handled everything — I just provided my info. Got my EIN in 5 days and had Stripe set up right after.
Clients take me seriously now
As a solo dev selling to U.S. clients, having a real LLC changed how they perceive me. FastLLC made it painless — no lawyers, no confusion.
Federal + state taxes handled for me
I was overwhelmed by U.S. tax requirements. Their Tax and Compliance package handled federal and state filing — I didn't have to learn anything. Just results.
Finally know where my money goes
My dedicated bookkeeper sends me a clean P&L every month. I finally understand my financials. Business-in-a-Box is expensive but completely worth it.
Professional from start to finish
Very professional service. They understood our specific needs as a non-U.S. entity and guided us through every step, including the registered agent setup.
App Store listing unlocked
I needed a U.S. LLC to list on the App Store. FastLLC had everything ready in days. The 1:1 tax consultation was the most valuable part — finally understood what I owed.
USD payments, zero friction
Getting paid in USD used to be a nightmare. After FastLLC set up my LLC and guided me to a U.S. bank account, everything changed overnight.
No more surprise tax bills
I was worried about quarterly estimated taxes as a foreign owner. They calculate it every quarter and tell me exactly what to pay. No surprises, ever.
IRS filing done without lifting a finger
Chose the Tax and Compliance plan. IRS filing was done without me lifting a finger. Their team responded to every question within hours — incredibly reliable.
LLC + EIN in under a week
Got my Wyoming LLC and EIN in under a week. The whole process was handled for me — I just signed where they told me to. Best $449 I've spent on my business.
Stripe up and running in days
I needed a U.S. LLC fast for Amazon. FastLLC handled everything — I just provided my info. Got my EIN in 5 days and had Stripe set up right after.
Clients take me seriously now
As a solo dev selling to U.S. clients, having a real LLC changed how they perceive me. FastLLC made it painless — no lawyers, no confusion.
Federal + state taxes handled for me
I was overwhelmed by U.S. tax requirements. Their Tax and Compliance package handled federal and state filing — I didn't have to learn anything. Just results.
Finally know where my money goes
My dedicated bookkeeper sends me a clean P&L every month. I finally understand my financials. Business-in-a-Box is expensive but completely worth it.
Professional from start to finish
Very professional service. They understood our specific needs as a non-U.S. entity and guided us through every step, including the registered agent setup.
App Store listing unlocked
I needed a U.S. LLC to list on the App Store. FastLLC had everything ready in days. The 1:1 tax consultation was the most valuable part — finally understood what I owed.
USD payments, zero friction
Getting paid in USD used to be a nightmare. After FastLLC set up my LLC and guided me to a U.S. bank account, everything changed overnight.
No more surprise tax bills
I was worried about quarterly estimated taxes as a foreign owner. They calculate it every quarter and tell me exactly what to pay. No surprises, ever.
IRS filing done without lifting a finger
Chose the Tax and Compliance plan. IRS filing was done without me lifting a finger. Their team responded to every question within hours — incredibly reliable.
Treated like any other client
Most services don't cater to African founders. FastLLC treated me exactly like any other client — thorough, fast, and no unnecessary complications.
Invoicing + bookkeeping in sync
The invoicing software included in the Tax plan is great. I send professional invoices to U.S. clients and everything syncs with my bookkeeping automatically.
Saved thousands vs. hiring a lawyer
Filed in 3 business days as promised. EIN came faster than expected. The operating agreement in Business-in-a-Box saved me thousands in legal fees.
Seamless setup for our U.S. entity
Running an education business selling to the U.S. market required a proper legal entity. FastLLC made the setup seamless and explained every detail clearly.
Back office handled — we focus on sales
We needed a U.S. entity to close enterprise deals. FastLLC moved fast and Business-in-a-Box means our back office is taken care of. We focus only on growth.
Night and day vs. the competition
Tried another service first — slow, unresponsive, mistakes on our filings. Switched to FastLLC and the difference was night and day. Should have come here first.
8 months in — still smooth
I was skeptical about an online service handling my U.S. company setup. But every deadline was met, every question answered, and my LLC is running smoothly 8 months in.
Receiving USD is finally simple
Receiving payments from U.S. clients used to be so hard. After getting my LLC and bank account through FastLLC's guidance, everything became much simpler.
Real U.S. address, no office needed
FastLLC gave me a valid U.S. business address without needing to rent an office. Now I sign contracts with U.S. partners with full confidence.
Correct on the first try
I tried registering my LLC myself and got rejected due to wrong info. FastLLC fixed it in 3 days, correct on the first try. Should have used them from the start.
Treated like any other client
Most services don't cater to African founders. FastLLC treated me exactly like any other client — thorough, fast, and no unnecessary complications.
Invoicing + bookkeeping in sync
The invoicing software included in the Tax plan is great. I send professional invoices to U.S. clients and everything syncs with my bookkeeping automatically.
Saved thousands vs. hiring a lawyer
Filed in 3 business days as promised. EIN came faster than expected. The operating agreement in Business-in-a-Box saved me thousands in legal fees.
Seamless setup for our U.S. entity
Running an education business selling to the U.S. market required a proper legal entity. FastLLC made the setup seamless and explained every detail clearly.
Back office handled — we focus on sales
We needed a U.S. entity to close enterprise deals. FastLLC moved fast and Business-in-a-Box means our back office is taken care of. We focus only on growth.
Night and day vs. the competition
Tried another service first — slow, unresponsive, mistakes on our filings. Switched to FastLLC and the difference was night and day. Should have come here first.
8 months in — still smooth
I was skeptical about an online service handling my U.S. company setup. But every deadline was met, every question answered, and my LLC is running smoothly 8 months in.
Receiving USD is finally simple
Receiving payments from U.S. clients used to be so hard. After getting my LLC and bank account through FastLLC's guidance, everything became much simpler.
Real U.S. address, no office needed
FastLLC gave me a valid U.S. business address without needing to rent an office. Now I sign contracts with U.S. partners with full confidence.
Correct on the first try
I tried registering my LLC myself and got rejected due to wrong info. FastLLC fixed it in 3 days, correct on the first try. Should have used them from the start.
California LLC questions.
No. Founders anywhere in the world can form a California LLC entirely remotely. You do need a registered agent with a California address, which FastLLC provides.
The state filing fee is $70, plus a $200 biennial Statement of Information filing fee. California LLCs also owe a separate $800/year minimum franchise tax to the Franchise Tax Board, regardless of income — see /pricing for FastLLC's full formation packages.
Typical filing takes about 21 business days once your information is submitted — one of the longer turnarounds among major formation states.
Yes — every California LLC owes an $800/year minimum franchise tax to the Franchise Tax Board, separate from the state filing fee and Statement of Information fee, regardless of whether the LLC turns a profit.
If your business is physically based in California, forming here directly is usually simpler than forming elsewhere and then registering as a foreign LLC in California anyway — you'd owe California's fees either way. Delaware and Wyoming make more sense if you have no physical US presence — see our Delaware LLC and Wyoming LLC pages for comparison.
Make the Dream, Real.
Launch Your US Business.
Form your US LLC, open a US business bank account, and stay compliant year-round — all in one place, backed by our formation guarantee.
